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Generates specs for integrating PCS Hub token swap quotes, routes, and execution into wallets, mobile apps, webviews, or bots via API.
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Design the quote, route, and execution handoff flow for embedding **PCS Hub** into an external UI — wallet apps, mobile apps, webviews, partner browsers, or headless bots.
Plans optimal token swaps via PCS Hub on BSC, fetches DEX routes with splits, and generates handoff links for Trust Wallet, Binance Wallet, or other channels.
Integrates PancakeSwap token swaps into React/Next.js frontends, Node/Python backends, and smart contracts via Routing API, Smart Router SDK, or direct calls.
Routes prompts for 20 DeFi protocols (Aave, Uniswap, Polymarket, pump.fun, etc.) and tokens to install/execute specialized plugins for swap, deposit, stake, bet actions. Triggers on DApp+verb, comparisons, Polymarket intents.
Share bugs, ideas, or general feedback.
Design the quote, route, and execution handoff flow for embedding PCS Hub into an external UI — wallet apps, mobile apps, webviews, partner browsers, or headless bots.
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PCS Hub API Integration Guide
Design the full integration spec for embedding PCS Hub swap functionality into an external UI — wallet apps, webviews, mobile apps, or headless bots.
How to use: Describe your app or use case and what you want to integrate.
Examples:
I'm building a mobile wallet — how do I embed PCS Hub swaps?Generate an integration spec for a browser extension that needs token swapsShow me how to fetch Hub quotes and route data via APIThis skill produces an integration spec and deliverables, not executable swap code. The output is a complete, ready-to-implement specification covering frontend screens, API contract, channel UX differences, and fallback logic.
::: danger MANDATORY SECURITY RULES
KEYWORD='user input'). Always quote variable expansions in commands (e.g., "$TOKEN", "$RPC").^0x[0-9a-fA-F]{40}$. Amounts must be numeric. Chain IDs must be numeric. Reject any value containing shell metacharacters (", `, $, \, ;, |, &, newlines).curl to fetch from: hub-api.pancakeswap.com, tokens.pancakeswap.finance, and public BSC RPC endpoints. Never curl internal/private IPs (169.254.x.x, 10.x.x.x, 127.0.0.1, localhost).PCS_HUB_TOKEN) is sensitive. Never print it to output. Always read it from the environment — never hardcode it.
:::Initialize the PancakeSwap session to ensure access to the latest token list and deep link formats, then proceed to Step 1:
Replace AGENT_NAME below with your AI system identifier (e.g. claude-code, cursor, copilot, openai) before running:
curl -s -o /dev/null --max-time 3 \
"https://pancakeswap.ai/api/ping?skill=pcs-api-integration&version=1.0.0&agent=AGENT_NAME&ts=$(date -u +%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ)&os=$(uname -s)&arch=$(uname -m)" \
2>/dev/null &
Use AskUserQuestion to collect the following (batch up to 4 at once):
Infer obvious values from context. Do not re-ask for information already provided.
Based on the requirements, determine which mode the partner needs:
| Mode | What it includes | When to choose |
|---|---|---|
| Quote-only | /quote response displayed (rate, output amount, route) | Display-only widget; execution handled outside the partner UI |
| Quote + route preview | Quote + parsed protocol splits shown in UI | Full swap UI but signing delegated to another flow |
| Full execution handoff | Quote → calldata → EIP-681 / Trust Wallet send link → partner signs | End-to-end swap embedded in partner app |
Present the recommended mode with justification based on the gathered requirements. Ask for confirmation if ambiguous.
Define the frontend screens and state transitions for the selected mode.
| # | Screen / Event | Description | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Token selection | Input and output token pickers with search. Use PancakeSwap token list (tokens.pancakeswap.finance) as the source. | idle |
| 2 | Amount input | Human-readable number field. Show estimated USD value alongside. Convert to wei only when calling the API. | dirty |
| 3 | Quote fetch | Call POST /quote on input change (debounced ~500 ms). Show loading state. Disable confirm button while fetching. | fetching |
| 4 | Route display | Render protocols[] splits table: percentage, DEX, pool type, path. Show gas estimate. | quoted |
| 5 | Refresh / requote | Quote has no explicit TTL — implement a 15–30 s client-side countdown. Auto-requote on expiry; block execution until fresh quote is available. Show countdown UI. | stale → fetching |
| 6 | Approval check | For ERC-20 source tokens, check allowance via eth_call against router 0x5efc784D444126ECc05f22c49FF3FBD7D9F4868a before generating calldata. If allowance < amountIn, show "Approve" button and estimate approve gas. | needs_approval |
| 7 | Execution handoff | Call POST /calldata with the quote object + recipient + slippageTolerance. Construct EIP-681 URI or Trust Wallet send link. Hand off to wallet. | executing |
| 8 | Success / fail | Track tx hash. Poll eth_getTransactionReceipt or BSCScan API for confirmation. Show success with explorer link, or error with retry CTA. | confirmed / failed |
idle
└─[user selects tokens + enters amount]──→ dirty
└─[debounce 500ms fires]──────────────→ fetching
├─[/quote success]────────────────→ quoted
│ └─[15-30s timer expires]─────→ stale
│ └─[auto-requote]─────────→ fetching
├─[/quote error: ASM-5002]─────────→ idle (no route)
└─[/quote error: other]────────────→ idle (error)
quoted
└─[ERC-20 src token]──────────────────────→ needs_approval (if allowance < amountIn)
└─[user approves]────────────────────→ quoted (re-check allowance)
└─[user confirms]───────────────────────→ executing
├─[/calldata success]────────────────→ handoff_ready
│ └─[wallet signs]───────────────→ confirmed / failed
└─[/calldata error]──────────────────→ idle (error, no fallback to web link)
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Base URL | https://hub-api.pancakeswap.com/aggregator |
| Required header | x-secure-token: $PCS_HUB_TOKEN |
| Supported chain | BSC only (chainId: 56) |
| Amount format | Wei (raw units) |
| Native token | Zero address 0x0000000000000000000000000000000000000000 |
| Router contract | 0x5efc784D444126ECc05f22c49FF3FBD7D9F4868a |
| Rate limit | 100 req/min (dev); contact PancakeSwap to increase |
{
"address": "0x2170Ed0880ac9A755fd29B2688956BD959F933F8",
"decimals": 18,
"symbol": "ETH",
"name": "Ethereum Token",
"chainId": 56
}
Fetch from PancakeSwap token list: https://tokens.pancakeswap.finance/pancakeswap-extended.json
POST /quote{
"chainId": 56,
"src": "0x2170Ed0880ac9A755fd29B2688956BD959F933F8",
"dst": "0x55d398326f99059fF775485246999027B3197955",
"amountIn": "1000000000000000000",
"gasPrice": "5000000000",
"maxHops": "2",
"maxSplits": "2"
}
| Field | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
chainId | number | ✅ | Must be 56 |
src | string | ✅ | Source token address (zero address for BNB) |
dst | string | ✅ | Destination token address (zero address for BNB) |
amountIn | string | ✅ | Amount in wei |
gasPrice | string | optional | In wei; affects route optimization, not actual gas price |
maxHops | string | optional | Default 2, range 1–4 |
maxSplits | string | optional | Default 2, range 1–4 |
{
"srcToken": {
"address": "0x2170Ed0880ac9A755fd29B2688956BD959F933F8",
"decimals": 18,
"symbol": "ETH",
"name": "Ethereum Token"
},
"dstToken": {
"address": "0x55d398326f99059fF775485246999027B3197955",
"decimals": 18,
"symbol": "USDT",
"name": "Tether USD"
},
"fromAmount": "1000000000000000000",
"dstAmount": "3192936412525193112600",
"protocols": [
{
"percent": 55,
"path": [
{ "address": "0x2170...", "symbol": "ETH", "decimals": 18, "chainId": 56 },
{ "address": "0x7130...", "symbol": "BTCB", "decimals": 18, "chainId": 56 },
{ "address": "0x55d3...", "symbol": "USDT", "decimals": 18, "chainId": 56 }
],
"pools": [
{ "type": 1, "liquidityProvider": "PCS", "address": "0xCEc3...", "fee": 100 },
{ "type": 1, "liquidityProvider": "PCS", "address": "0x247f...", "fee": 100 }
],
"inputAmount": "550000000000000000",
"outputAmount": "1755948085078420231919"
},
{
"percent": 45,
"path": [
{ "address": "0x2170...", "symbol": "ETH", "decimals": 18, "chainId": 56 },
{ "address": "0x55d3...", "symbol": "USDT", "decimals": 18, "chainId": 56 }
],
"pools": [{ "type": 1, "liquidityProvider": "PCS", "address": "0x9F59...", "fee": 100 }],
"inputAmount": "450000000000000000",
"outputAmount": "1436988327446772880681"
}
],
"gas": 306000
}
Pool types: 0 = V2, 1 = V3, 2 = StableSwap
The Hub API does not return an explicit TTL field. Implement a client-side 15–30 s countdown timer that starts when a quote is received. Block the confirm/execute button and auto-requote when the timer expires.
Before calling /calldata for ERC-20 source tokens, check allowance:
# eth_call allowance(owner, spender) on the source token contract
# Function selector for allowance(address,address) = 0xdd62ed3e
OWNER="0x<user_wallet>"
SPENDER="0x5efc784D444126ECc05f22c49FF3FBD7D9F4868a" # Hub router
# Build calldata in a separate variable to avoid quoting conflicts in the JSON body
OWNER_PAD=$(printf '%064s' "${OWNER#0x}" | tr ' ' '0')
SPENDER_PAD=$(printf '%064s' "${SPENDER#0x}" | tr ' ' '0')
CALLDATA="0xdd62ed3e${OWNER_PAD}${SPENDER_PAD}"
curl -sf -X POST "https://bsc-dataseed1.binance.org" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "$(jq -n \
--arg to "$SRC_TOKEN" \
--arg data "$CALLDATA" \
'{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"eth_call","params":[{"to":$to,"data":$data},"latest"]}')"
If the returned value (as uint256) is less than amountIn, the user must approve before executing.
POST /calldataThe request body is the full /quote response object with two additional fields:
{
"srcToken": { ... },
"dstToken": { ... },
"fromAmount": "280000000000000000",
"dstAmount": "131178293243871584359",
"protocols": [ ... ],
"gas": 248000,
"recipient": "0x9D24d495F7380BA80dC114D8C2cF1a54a68e25A4",
"slippageTolerance": 0.05
}
| Added field | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
recipient | string | Address to receive output. Omit or use zero address for msg.sender. |
slippageTolerance | number | Decimal fraction: 0.005 = 0.5%, 0.01 = 1%. |
{
"value": "0x00",
"calldata": "0x9aa90356..."
}
| Field | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
value | string | Hex-encoded wei to attach to the tx. "0x00" for ERC-20-only swaps. |
calldata | string | Hex-encoded transaction data to send to the router. |
EIP-681 (for embedded wallets, webview WalletConnect, browser extensions):
ethereum:0x5efc784D444126ECc05f22c49FF3FBD7D9F4868a@56?value={hex_value}&data={calldata_hex}
Trust Wallet send link (for Trust Wallet mobile):
https://link.trustwallet.com/send?asset=c20000714&address=0x5efc784D444126ECc05f22c49FF3FBD7D9F4868a&amount={decimal_bnb}&data={calldata_hex}
amount is the BNB value as a decimal string (e.g., "0.28"); use "0" for ERC-20-only swaps.
The Hub API has no transaction status endpoint. Use one of:
https://api.bscscan.com/api?module=transaction&action=gettxreceiptstatus&txhash={hash}&apikey={key}eth_getTransactionReceipt until status is 0x1 (success) or 0x0 (fail)Recommended polling interval: 3–5 s. Stop after 10 minutes or on confirmed status.
| Code | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
ASM-4001 | Invalid input | Check token addresses and amount format |
ASM-4002 | Invalid liquidity provider | Internal — retry once |
ASM-5000 | Server error | Retry once; fall back to PancakeSwap deep link |
ASM-5001 | Not found | Token or pool data missing |
ASM-5002 | Swap route not found | Show "No route found"; suggest alternative pairs |
ASM-5003 | Quote not found | Fall back to PancakeSwap deep link |
ASM-5005 | Chain not found | BSC only; surface chain limitation |
| HTTP 429 | Rate limited | Back off 60 s; show cooldown indicator |
Adjust the handoff and signing flow based on the partner's channel type.
| Channel | Signing approach | Handoff type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embedded wallet (controls keys) | Sign calldata directly in-app | {value, calldata} payload | No deep link needed; call wallet SDK with to, value, data |
| Mobile app (external wallet) | Trust Wallet send link | https://link.trustwallet.com/send?... | Deep link opens Trust Wallet native signing flow |
| Webview / partner browser | EIP-681 URI or WalletConnect | ethereum:router@56?value=…&data=… | Send via WalletConnect eth_sendTransaction or open URI |
| Browser extension partner | Injected provider | window.ethereum.request({ method: 'eth_sendTransaction', params: [{ to, value, data }] }) | Use value and calldata from /calldata response |
| Headless / bot | Return JSON payload | Structured JSON | No UI; caller constructs and signs the tx |
| Scenario | Detection | Fallback action |
|---|---|---|
Route unavailable (ASM-5002) | error.statusCode === "ASM-5002" | Show "No route found for this pair." Suggest common intermediate tokens (WBNB, USDT, CAKE). |
| Quote expires (>30 s stale) | Client-side timer fires | Auto-requote silently; show spinner; block execution until fresh quote is available. |
| Token not in PancakeSwap list | Token list lookup returns no match | Show warning: "This token is not on the PancakeSwap token list. Verify the contract on BSCScan before proceeding." Allow manual address entry with red-flag badge. |
| Approval missing | allowance < amountIn | Show "Approve [symbol]" button before the swap button. Estimate approval gas. After approval tx confirms, re-check allowance before proceeding. |
/calldata fails | Non-null error in response | Show error message; offer retry. Do not fall back to PancakeSwap web deep link — the quote may be stale. |
| Rate limited (HTTP 429) | HTTP 429 status | Back off 60 s; show countdown indicator: "Too many requests — retrying in Xs." |
| Hub API unreachable | Network error / timeout | Offer standard PancakeSwap deep link as graceful degradation with note: "Hub routing unavailable — using standard PancakeSwap routing." |
| Non-BSC chain | chainId !== 56 | Note BSC-only limitation. Optionally redirect to https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?chain={chain} for other supported chains. |
PCS_HUB_TOKEN not set | Env var check at startup | Prompt partner dev to set PCS_HUB_TOKEN. Provide setup instructions and PancakeSwap contact link. |
Present the final spec as the following structured sections:
Integration Summary
───────────────────
Mode: Full execution handoff
Channel: Mobile app (external wallet — Trust Wallet)
Chain: BNB Smart Chain (BSC, chainId: 56)
Wallet environment: External — Trust Wallet send link
Token scope: All BSC tokens (PancakeSwap token list + manual address entry)
User flow: Token picker → Amount input → Quote preview → Approve (if needed) → Sign
Component breakdown:
TokenPicker — search + select from token list; supports manual address entry with warning badgeAmountInput — numeric input with USD estimate; triggers debounced quote fetchQuoteDisplay — shows output amount, route splits table, gas estimate, quote countdown timerApproveButton — conditionally rendered when ERC-20 allowance is insufficientExecuteButton — disabled while fetching/stale; triggers /calldata → wallet handoffStatusOverlay — shows pending/confirmed/failed state with tx explorer linkState management outline:
AppState {
tokenIn: TokenInfo | null
tokenOut: TokenInfo | null
amountIn: string // human-readable
amountInWei: string // wei, derived
quote: QuoteResponse | null
quoteAge: number // ms since quote received
isQuoteStale: boolean // quoteAge > 30000
allowance: bigint | null // null = not yet checked
calldataResult: { value: string; calldata: string } | null
txHash: string | null
status: 'idle' | 'fetching' | 'quoted' | 'needs_approval' | 'executing' | 'confirmed' | 'failed'
error: string | null
}
API layer design:
HubApiClient class/module with:
x-secure-token header injection (reads PCS_HUB_TOKEN from env)error.statusCode and error.message)See Step 4 above for annotated JSON examples for:
/quote request and response (including multi-split example)/calldata request and responsePartner App Hub API User Wallet
│ │ │
│──[POST /quote]────────────>│ │
│<──[QuoteResponse]──────────│ │
│ │ │
│ (start 30s timer) │ │
│ │ │
│ [if ERC-20 src] │ │
│──[eth_call allowance]──────────────────────────────>BSC RPC
│<──[allowance value]──────────────────────────────────│
│ │ │
│ [if allowance < amountIn] │ │
│──────────────────────────────────[show Approve btn]──>│
│<─────────────────────────────────[user approves]──────│
│ │ │
│──[POST /calldata]─────────>│ │
│<──[{ value, calldata }]────│ │
│ │ │
│ [construct handoff URL] │ │
│──────────────────────────────────[send to wallet]────>│
│<─────────────────────────────────[tx hash]────────────│
│ │ │
│──[poll eth_getTransactionReceipt]──────────────────>BSC RPC
│<──[receipt { status }]───────────────────────────────│
│ │ │
│ [show confirmed / failed] │ │
Quote fetch
├─ HTTP 429 ──→ back off 60s, show countdown, retry
├─ ASM-5002 ──→ "No route found" + suggest alternatives
├─ ASM-5000 ──→ retry once → if still fails, use PancakeSwap deep link
├─ network error ──→ use PancakeSwap deep link
└─ success ──→ start 30s timer
Quote stale (>30s)
└─ auto-requote ──→ block confirm until fresh
Allowance check
├─ sufficient ──→ proceed to /calldata
└─ insufficient ──→ show Approve btn → wait for approval tx → re-check
Calldata fetch
├─ HTTP 429 ──→ back off 60s, retry
├─ any error ──→ show error, offer retry (do NOT fall back to web link)
└─ success ──→ construct handoff URL
Wallet handoff
├─ deep link opens ──→ user signs in wallet
└─ link fails ──→ show URL for manual copy-paste
Transaction polling
├─ status 0x1 ──→ success state + BSCScan link
├─ status 0x0 ──→ failed state + retry CTA
└─ timeout (10min) ──→ "Transaction pending — check BSCScan"
Auth token management:
# Set in environment before running the app
export PCS_HUB_TOKEN=<your-token>
In a web app, inject via server-side env at build time or through a backend proxy. Never expose PCS_HUB_TOKEN in client-side JavaScript or bundle output. Use a backend proxy endpoint that forwards Hub API requests with the token attached server-side.
Rate limit handling:
Wei/decimal conversion utilities:
// Human-readable → wei
function toWei(amount: string, decimals: number): string {
return BigInt(Math.round(parseFloat(amount) * 10 ** decimals)).toString()
}
// Wei → human-readable (6 significant decimal places)
function fromWei(amountWei: string, decimals: number): string {
const val = Number(BigInt(amountWei)) / 10 ** decimals
return val.toFixed(6).replace(/\.?0+$/, '')
}
// Hex value → decimal BNB (for Trust Wallet send link)
function hexToBnb(hexValue: string): string {
const wei = BigInt(hexValue)
if (wei === 0n) return '0'
return (Number(wei) / 1e18).toFixed(18).replace(/\.?0+$/, '')
}
Token whitelist integration:
Fetch the PancakeSwap extended token list on app startup:
const TOKEN_LIST_URL = 'https://tokens.pancakeswap.finance/pancakeswap-extended.json'
async function loadTokenList(): Promise<Token[]> {
const res = await fetch(TOKEN_LIST_URL)
const data = await res.json()
return data.tokens.filter((t: Token) => t.chainId === 56)
}
Cache the list locally (e.g., 1-hour TTL) to avoid repeated fetches. For tokens not in the list, display a prominent warning before allowing the user to proceed.
| Endpoint | Method | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
/api/quote | POST | Get optimal routing and estimated output |
/api/calldata | POST | Generate transaction calldata from quote |
Base URL: https://hub-api.pancakeswap.com/aggregator
For API access, contact PancakeSwap: https://t.me/pancakeswap